By Southwester Staff The annual children’s Easter party will be held in St. Matthew Lutheran Church’s courtyard on Saturday March 30, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There will be games to play, crafts to make and refreshments to enjoy, as well as a chance for families to take home […]
DC Defenders Return to Buzzard Point in New League
By Southwester Staff Spring football will return to Audi Field this year, and not the futból practiced by the DC United and their upcoming visit from soccer legend Lionel Messi. American football, as played by the DC Defenders, will take to the gridiron on April 7. Last season, Defenders were […]
Save the Date! Upcoming Washington Nationals Promo Dates
By Southwester Staff Spring Training is back, which means the Washington Nationals’ 2024 season is just around the corner. Below is a list of key March and April dates to note as we soon swap winter gloves for baseball gloves. March April More information about these dates and the rest […]
National Symphony Orchestra to Perform Across Southwest and Southeast
By Southwester Staff In March, the National Symphony Orchestra will collaborate with various communities in Wards 6 and 8 to amplify joy, unity, and shared humanity through music and the arts. Partnering with local schools, museums, and organizations, we will honor the history of these neighborhoods, while also building new […]
A Busy Bee: Business Icon Leads with Head and Heart
Juanita “Busy Bee” Britton. Courtesy of BZB International By Jackie L. Williams, Ph.D. In the words of Juanita “Busy Bee” Britton, “the spirit led me to Southwest’s District Wharf to make an economic impact and make a difference in the lives of local residents.” Her business acumen engages people to […]
Washington Nationals Announce Special Ticket Events for 2024
By Southwester Staff As the countdown to the new baseball season continues, the Washington Nationals announced severalof the team’s 2024 special ticket events. This season’s slate of more than 50 special games featuresthe return of fan-favorites like Night OUT, Ladies Night and Cat-urday presented by Temptations;season-long series like College Days […]
Spy Museum Exhibit Brings American History to Life with New Exhibit
A newly reimagined exhibit brings the history of American espionage to life. Courtesy of Alan Karchmer for the International Spy Museum By Southwester Staff The nonprofit International Spy Museum located on the L’Enfant Plaza promenade launched a revamped exhibit about America’s first spy network. Titled “Spying Launched a Nation,” the exhibit […]